YXP 87: 1955 107" Series 1 Land Rover
Second Reconstruction nearing completion.
Ground up rebuild for this old timer, extensive chassis repairs, complete with winches front and back. Will be available for sale late 2021 or early 2022.
The engine in this car is the original 2 litre IOE unit and is in remarkably good condition.
The belt drive on the back is for driving auxiliary machinery.
The 1954 model year brought major changes. The 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase model was replaced by an 86-inch (2.18 m) wheelbase model, and a 107-inch (2.72 m) wheelbase "pick up" version was introduced. The extra wheelbase was added behind the cab area to provide additional load space. In mid-1954 the "spread bore" petrol engine was introduced (from engines 5710xxxx), allowing better cooling between the cylinders. This had been introduced in the Rover car the year before.
The engine was modified again in 1955 (from engine 1706xxxxx), sometimes known as the 'later' spread bore.
YXP 87: 1955 107" Series 1 Land Rover
Second Reconstruction nearing completion.
Ground up rebuild for this old timer, extensive chassis repairs, complete with winches front and back. Will be available for sale late 2021 or early 2022.
The engine in this car is the original 2 litre IOE unit and is in remarkably good condition.
The belt drive on the back is for driving auxiliary machinery.
The 1954 model year brought major changes. The 80-inch (2.03 m) wheelbase model was replaced by an 86-inch (2.18 m) wheelbase model, and a 107-inch (2.72 m) wheelbase "pick up" version was introduced. The extra wheelbase was added behind the cab area to provide additional load space. In mid-1954 the "spread bore" petrol engine was introduced (from engines 5710xxxx), allowing better cooling between the cylinders. This had been introduced in the Rover car the year before.
The engine was modified again in 1955 (from engine 1706xxxxx), sometimes known as the 'later' spread bore.